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DVR is joined by Clay Link, RotoWire's Senior MLB Editor to discuss takeaways from the season so far and a few potential weekend waiver-wire targets. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah is back to talk trad and considerations in ottoneu and keeper leagues, before a brief foray into 'not dogs'.
Rundown
2:44 Takeaways From the 2025 Season So Far
7:55 News & Notes: Connor Norby, Shane Bieber & Dane Dunning
20:34 One Pitcher You're Banking on for Second-Half Rebound
27:51 Top 10 Position Players So Far (FanGraphs Player Rater)
34:56 Zebby Matthews: Progressing in Rehab Assignment
38:25 Andrew Painter: Still a Good Redraft Stash?
41:57 Players You Like Despite Shaky Projections
45:30 Angel Martínez: Significant Role in Cleveland
50:07 Yanquiel Fernández: Enough PT for Deep Leagues?
56:51 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show!
57:21 Trading Away Pricey Stars in Keeper Leagues
1:23:01 'Not Dogs' Hot Dog Bowls, and Half Smokes?
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DVR is joined by Stephen Nesbitt to discuss All-Star Week festivities -- including Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby win, a swing-off that delivered on a big stage, and a stunning visual tribute to Hank Aaron that missed a critically important detail. Plus, they look at several second-half storylines including the Red Sox's shift back toward Trade Deadline buyers despite trading Rafael Devers to the Giants in June, teams with a short window to change their Deadline plans, and a few potential risers and fallers over the course of the second half.
Rundown
1:16 Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby Win
4:32 The All-Star Game 'Swing-Off' Delivered
11:25 A Stunning Hank Aaron Tribute Missing a Critically Important Detail
Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run, as called by Vin Scully: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjqYThEVoSQ
17:55 Red Sox and Giants' Trade Deadline Plans
27:28 Pick 1 to Make the Playoffs: Padres, Red Sox & Giants
31:35 One Team Under 20% Playoff Odds (per FanGraphs) That You See Rallying Back
38:22 Wondering About the Tigers' Deadline Approach
43:21 Will the Astros Maintain Their AL West Lead as Injuries Mount?
47:45 Hitter's Season Most Likely To Turn Around
54:43 Unsustainable Levels From Excellent First Half
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DVR is joined by Keith Law to discuss a few takeaways from the 2025 MLB Draft including Eli Willits as the Nationals' choice with the first overall pick, the entirely unsurprising selection of Ethan Holliday by the Rockies, the Angels' decision to take Tyler Bremner over Kade Anderson, Liam Doyle and Jamie Arnold at No. 2, intriguing risk-reward gambles from Day 1, and much more.
Rundown
3:17 Eli Willits Goes to the Nationals at 1.1 & Decisions Thereafter
9:15 Fast Tracks for Several First-Round Pitchers?
13:59 Seth Hernandez to the Pirates, Elevated Risk with HS Pitching
17:59 Pitchers More Likely to Choose College Thanks to NIL Opportunities?
21:37 The Angels Select Tyler Bremner w/Second Pick
26:47 Aiva Arquette Lands in Miami
33:19 Liam Doyle to the Cardinals; Pitching Changes On Tap in St. Louis
38:22 Billy Carlson and the White Sox's Bet on Developing a Better Hit Tool
48:01 Are High School Hitters Getting Better? (Maybe a Lot Better)
53:18 Kruz Schoolcraft and Intriguing Risk-Reward
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DVR is joined by Ryan Bloomfield of Baseball HQ to discuss First Pitch Arizona 2025 (Nov. 6th-9th), long-term targets to stash, and a few players to consider on the waiver wire this weekend. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah checks in with a report from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, where Sumo Dog comes through with a contender for 'Best Dog of the Season'.
Rundown
3:14 First Pitch Arizona Registrations are Open!
https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2025
7:18 Brice Matthews Gets the Call to Houston
11:43 Updates: Hunter Greene, Cole Ragans & Blake Snell
17:02 Stashing Samuel Basallo in Redraft Leagues?
20:47 Would You Rather (Rest of 2025): Cam Schlittler v. Emmet Sheehan
23:22 Other Pitchers You're Stashing Now in Long-Term Formats
32:59 Hitters to Stash in Long-Term Formats
37:09 Would You Rather (Rest of 2025): Tyler Freeman v. Colt Keith
40:37 Waiver-Wire Bats to Consider
54:50 Mailbag: Which Post-TJS Pitchers Do You Target?
1:01:54 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show!
1:11:57 2025 MLB Draft Class Availability in Ottoneu Leagues
1:17:59 Starting an Ottoneu League During the All-Star Break
1:21:50 Sumo Dog at T-Mobile Park A Contender for 'Best Dog of the Season'
1:26:45 'The Seattle Dog' Not As Pictured
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DVR and Trevor discuss the return of Tyler Glasnow and the debut of Cam Schlittler before Trevor breaks down how pitchers could utilize the swing data at Baseball Savant against hitters. Plus, they share a few relievers with future closer potential, and take a quick look at the ERA v. SIERA leaderboard to see where the regression monster is most likely to strike after the All-Star break.
Rundown
1:44 Tyler Glasnow is Back; Is His Arsenal?
5:06 Cam Schlittler's Big League Debut
9:56 Keeping an Eye on Byron Buxton After HBP on Wednesday
11:51 How Pitchers Can use Swing Data in Game Planning
23:18 Corbin Carroll and Swing Path Tilt Adjustments
28:27 Why Does Oneil Cruz Get Beat in the Zone Despite Elite Bat Speed?
35:30 The Search for Future Closers
50:32 Fearing the Regression Monster: SIERA v. ERA Differences
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DVR and Jed discuss Patrick Bailey's improbable inside-the-park walk-off homer against the Phillies, and Manny Machado's path to 3,000 hits after he reached 2,000 earlier this week, before digging into five underperforming hitters (all under 26) in search of rebounds in the second half or beyond.
Rundown
0:50 An Unusual Finish in San Francisco
4:15 Manny Machado's Path to 3,000 Hits
10:25 JJ Wetherholt & Moving Defensively
16:06 Royce Lewis' 2025 Struggles Due to Injury?
23:39 Jordan Walker: What's Behind Rising K%?
31:40 Michael Harris II: Contact Quality Dip
40:59 Oneil Cruz: Massive Second Half On Tap?
46:14 Francisco Alvarez: Caught Between Approaches?
53:18 Does the All-Star Game Need a Tweak?
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DVR and Britt discuss several first-time All-Stars including four starters in the 2025 Midsummer Classic, superstars on that stage for the first time like Pete Crow-Armstrong and James Wood, and a few veterans getting the nod on the strength of outstanding first-half performances. Plus, they discuss Britt's recent story of an MLBPA investigation into agent Yasser Mendez following allegations of financial misconduct.
Rundown
1:44 Stories of First-Time All-Stars & Starters
7:03 Does Cal Raleigh Pass the "Neighbor Test"?
14:19 Shane Smith: Second Rule 5 Pick to Make ASG in Draft Year
18:11 Kyle Stowers & A Late Breakout
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28:24 MacKenzie Gore and Questions About Patience for the New Front Office in D.C.
42:11 MLBPA Investigating Allegations of Financial Misconduct Against Agent Yasser Mendez
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Eno and DVR discuss the return of Brandon Woodruff, Corbin Carroll's surprisingly quick activation from the IL, likely Tommy John surgery for Clarke Schmidt, a midseason rollback of Drew Rasmussen's workload, the arrival of Colson Montgomery, the Nats' decision to part ways with Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez, and where the money went during the weekend.
Rundown
2:46 Brandon Woodruff's Return to the Brewers' Rotation
11:14 Corbin Carroll is Back
14:48 Clarke Schmidt Likely to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
21:38 Colson Montgomery Promoted by White Sox
28:57 Drew Rasmussen's Mid-Summer Role Tweak for Innings Management
33:20 Nats Fire Mike Rizzo & Davey Martinez
47:23 Mailbag: Team Quality & Save Opportunities
52:45 Where the Money Went: This Weekend's Waiver Wire Pickups
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Eno and DVR discuss the 3,000-strikeout milestone for Clayton Kershaw, injuries to Max Muncy and Spencer Schwellenbach, a demotion for Josh Jung, and an opportunity for Colby Thomas with the A's. Plus, they dig into weekend waiver-wire targets before checking in with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah ahead of the Fourth of July Weekend.
Rundown
1:29 3,000 Strikeouts for Clayton Kershaw
5:55 Who Else Will Reach The 3,000-Strikeout Milestone?
10:04 Max Muncy's Early Exit w/Knee Injury
12:48 Spencer Schwellenbach to the IL w/Elbow Fracture
22:07 Josh Jung to Triple-A, A DVR Miss
27:16 Luis Ortiz: On Paid Leave During Gambling Probe
32:15 Colby Thomas: Nothing Left to Prove at Triple-A?
40:50 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns! (The Texas Dog delivers at Nats Park, and Six Picks strategy talk)
1:04:05 Otto Lopez's Push to Shallow League Utility
1:13:55 Hayden Birdsong's 2025 Struggles
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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the three division leaders in the American League, examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Astros, Tigers, and Yankees with the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month. Plus, they explore how offense has held up to 2024 levels despite the increased drag on the baseball this season.
Rundown
1:03 Yordan Alvarez's Setback & Increasing Needs for a Left-Handed Bat in Houston
10:13 Balancing Team Spending Limits w/Available Upgrades
20:59 The Tigers Have a Commanding Lead in the Central
36:53 Yankees Under Pressure in the AL East
47:52 Drag on the Baseball is Up, But Offense is Steady
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